Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Granite 4.1 8B | Llama 3.2 Instruct 1B |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.05 | $0.1 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.1 | $0.1 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Granite 4.1 8B is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.06/M tokens vs $0.10/M for Llama 3.2 Instruct 1B.
Llama 3.2 Instruct 1B wins 6 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 5 for Granite 4.1 8B. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Llama 3.2 Instruct 1B generates tokens faster at 148 tok/s vs 135 tok/s. Granite 4.1 8B also has lower time-to-first-token (0.44s vs 0.63s).
Choose based on your priorities: Granite 4.1 8B for lower cost, Llama 3.2 Instruct 1B for stronger benchmark performance, and Llama 3.2 Instruct 1B for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.